north·ing (nôr th ng, - ng)n. 1. The difference in latitude between two positions as a result of a movement to the north. 2. Progress toward the north. |
northing [ˈnɔːθɪŋ -ðɪŋ]
n
1. (Mathematics & Measurements / Navigation) Navigation movement or distance covered in a northerly direction, esp as expressed in the resulting difference in latitude
2. (Astronomy) Astronomy a north or positive declination
3. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) Cartography
a. the distance northwards of a point from a given parallel indicated by the second half of a map grid reference
b. a latitudinal grid line Compare easting [2]
Northward, that is, from bottom to top, reading of grid values on a map.
Translations
northing
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(Astron) → nördliche Deklination (eines Planeten)
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